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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.32, 943.98 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.32, 943.98 and 446.16 is: 669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.32 : 943.98 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.32/943.98 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.32x = 943.98 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.32x = 421,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,166.12/629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.24

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